The Lobby Like No Other Wants a War Like No Other by Michael Scheuer AIPAC makes no pretense of doing things meant to benefit America; rather, its members take pride in seeking a goal that runs directly counter to the economic welfare and physical security of almost all other U.S citizens by seeking to keep them involved in a religious war in which no U.S. national interest is at stake. A reminder that Scheuer is former CIA - head of the Bin Laden unit. A big thank you to him for having the courage to continue to speak out.
11 injured in anti-fence protest in Naalin According to the Palestinians, most of the protestors were wounded by rubber bullets, while a Swedish national was beaten and her leg was broken. She was evacuated for medical treatment at a village clinic.
Israel: Killing cameraman was justified Here is one particularly relevant factoid worth considering: Palestinian militants in Gaza have never used a serious anti-tank weapon with the range capable of hitting a target from a mile away. That means that, even if Shana was preparing to fire a weapon, the Israeli soldiers should have known that they weren't facing any real danger......If Israeli soldiers can't distinguish a mortar tube from a mounted camera, their training is sorely lacking.
Report: Israel made offer on Palestinian refugees Israel reportedly has offered to admit 20,000 Palestinian refugees as part of a final peace accord. Wow. How bloody generous of them.
Tributes by UN officials mark passing of Palestinian poet Senior United Nations officials in the Middle East have joined their voices to those paying tribute to the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, who was laid to rest today.
Media criticise Gaza death ruling Reuters news agency says the Israeli army has made reporting in Gaza "almost impossible" after it cleared a tank crew that killed one of its cameramen.
Israel's U.S. envoy: Barak harming diplomatic mission Meridor said Barak's decision limited the leverage of Israeli diplomats permanently placed in Washington because it made them seem detached from the leadership in Israel. "Your behavior seriously damaged that ability [to negotiate], and that of Israel to affect processes in the U.S. capital," Meridor wrote.
Olmert rejects return of any Palestinian refugees Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that Israel will not allow the return of any Palestinian refugees as part of a future statehood deal, Olmert's office said on Thursday.
Lebanon-Syria to demarcate border However, Syria said the work on borders would not cover one of the most contentious areas, the Israeli-occupied Shebaa Farms, until Israel withdrew.
Woman beat, threatened by 'modesty squad' A 31-year-old Jerusalem woman was cruelly beaten and threatened with death by members of the 'modesty squad' who took it upon themselves to interrogate her about her relationships with men, an indictment filed Thursday by the Jerusalem Prosecution reveals.
Weak results of Egyptian mediation compels Hamas to look for another mediator al-Massri admitted that the closure of Rafah crossing point between the Hamas-controlled Gaza and Egypt "has contributed to weaken the confidence between Egypt and the Palestinian people."
Palestinian group seeks to change aid dynamics A newly formed Ramallah-based ?Palestinian community foundation? said it is looking to change the way aid is given, so that more sections of society benefit from international donations and less money goes to waste.
Hacker infiltrates Likud website, plants messages against occupation A hacker identified as belonging to the so-called 'Team Hell,' infiltrated the Likud party's website and planted slogans slamming Israel and the occupation.
Palestinian poet and icon Darwish buried
Israel vague about reported U.S. rejection of Israeli request for Iran strike
Israel planning to kill Hezbollah leaders: Nasrallah In his address the Hezbollah chief also hailed the visit to Syria, which backs his movement, by Lebanon's President Michel Sleiman, calling it "a new stage" in relations between Beirut and Damascus.
Rice welcomes Syria's move on ties with Lebanon
Israel fears war could hurt Iran effort
McCain: US must reevaluate relations with Russia
Israelis shoot Golan infiltrator Israeli troops shot an armed Syrian who crossed into the Golan Heights.
Lebanon bomb inquiry seen to focus on Islamists
Lebanon attack is message for army: analysts "I see this within a spate of attacks against the army that could be reprisal attacks for the army's crushing of Fatah al-Islam last year," OR it could have been done by a group that seeks to sour warming relations by the two nations - Syria and Lebanon.
Jordan to free killers of Israeli soldiers August 20 Four Jordanian prisoners released by Israel last year to complete their life sentences in the kingdom will be freed next week, police said on Thursday.
Georgia president denies Israel halted military aid due to war
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